From Grabina Park, you can enjoy sweeping views of the meandering Brda and the town below. Covering 23.7 ha, the park surrounds Koronowo to the southwest and is a remnant of the once extensive woodlands in the Brda Valley. The view thus brings together three specific aspects of the place: the historic woodland landscape, the winding river and Koronowo below. If you are choosing a focus for your stay, this is a scenic perspective that differs from the churches and the regional exhibition.
Churches and regional history
The former Cistercian monastery church in Koronowo is a three-aisled basilica with a transept and two rows of chapels. The three aisles divide the church interior; the transept runs across the main space, and the chapels complete the floor plan. You can explore the building through these specific spatial features and read its architecture as a structured design.
The present-day appearance of the Gothic, three-aisled St. Andrew’s Church dates from 1599. The comparison highlights different features: at the former monastery church, the focus is on the floor plan described above; at St. Andrew’s, it is on the Gothic form and the date of its present-day appearance. This offers two specific architectural points of interest for culture enthusiasts.
The Izba Muzealna Ziemi Koronowskiej features a permanent exhibition of artefacts relating to the history of the Koronowo region. It complements the focus on individual churches with an exhibition about the region: architecture is the specific point of interest at the churches, while the artefacts focus on regional history. This brings together two distinct cultural themes: architectural features and the history of the region.
Hiking trails and nature trail
The marked PTTK hiking trail “Szlak Brdy” passes through Koronowo, including along Pomianowskiego and Paderewskiego Streets. “Szlak Białego Węgla” passes through the town of Koronowo; “Szlak Jeziora Koronowskiego” passes through Koronowo near Tuszyny. For Szlak Brdy, the location information specifies two streets; the other two routes are identified by Koronowo and Tuszyny. Check the current route before setting out on a specific hike. The other two routes mentioned are also marked PTTK hiking trails.
The “Cysterski Gaj” nature trail in Koronowo is about 5 km long and has 20 boards with historical and natural history descriptions. Its approximate length gives you an idea of the trail’s scope, while the boards indicate its main themes. The length and content answer different planning questions: How far does the nature trail extend, and are you interested in historical or natural history information? By comparison, the PTTK hiking trails provide guidance through their routes across Koronowo, with streets, the town and Tuszyny serving as different reference points. This lets you compare the trails by route length and subject matter.
Discover more destinations: Kruszyniec, Maksymilianowo, Mąkowarsko, Niwy, Prądocin, Białe Błota, Januszkowo, Gogolinek
For the overview of the wider area: Bydgoski.
